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Public invited for Gilbert electric fire truck 'push-in' ceremony

Gilbert will have a "push-in" ceremony for the Fire & Department's first electric fire engine.

Courtesy Town of Gilbert

The Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department is unveiling its new Pierce Volterra Electric Fire Truck on Friday, Oct. 27, during a community push-in ceremony at Gilbert Fire Station No. 2.The push-in ceremony begins at 4 p.m. A push-in ceremony is a traditional event in the fire service industry that marks the start of an engine’s service to its community.

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Public safety

Public invited for Gilbert electric fire truck 'push-in' ceremony

Courtesy Town of Gilbert

Gilbert will have a "push-in" ceremony for the Fire & Department's first electric fire engine.

Posted Wednesday, October 25, 2023 9:15 am

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What: Pierce Volterra Electric Fire Truck

Where: Gilbert Fire Station No. 2, 2855 E. Guadalupe Drive

When: 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27

Gilbert Fire Station No. 2
2855 E. Guadalupe Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85234
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The Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department is unveiling its new Pierce Volterra Electric Fire Truck on Friday, Oct. 27, during a community push-in ceremony at Gilbert Fire Station No. 2. The push-in ceremony begins at 4 p.m. A push-in ceremony is a traditional event in the fire service industry that marks the start of an engine’s service to its community.

The push-in ceremony is open to the public.

Gilbert Fire & Rescue is the first department in the state and one of only a handful in the country to deploy an electric-powered fire engine designed to improve health and safety for crews and community.

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